SurfAid Earthquake Relief

We got an email from our friend Javier at SurfAid, alerting us to some of their ongoing efforts to assist the people of Padang who were hit with a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on September 30th.

In the days since Thursday 1 October, the morning after the first big earthquake near Padang, SurfAid has partnered with a church volunteer group (World Harvest IFGF) to provide any possible help for survivors in Chinatown, one of Padang's worst hit areas.

SurfAid has contributed medical supplies such as first aid kits, dehydration solutions, sutures, minor surgery kits and bandages, along with the distribution of clothes and tents from the IFGF to all poskos (coordination posts) in Chinatown and other areas with similar needs.

SurfAid is going to set up a trauma clinic with IFGF and assessment is taking place at the moment for the best, safe locations. SurfAid is in process of getting at least 20 trauma counsellors.

SurfAid target areas are: District of West Pasaman and Agam, and trauma clinics in Padang.

SurfAid is working to raise $300,000 for their relief efforts. Please consider making a donation.